Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview

• Manage the full cycle recruiting process for assigned requisitions, applying strong time management and prioritization skills to support multiple concurrent hiring needs while delivering a consistent candidate experience.
• Partners with hiring managers to ensure efficiency in time to fill while achieving quality and diversity hiring metrics.
• Understanding current and future workforce needs, including role requirements and turnover trends.
• Track recruiting activity and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system to support report reporting and ensure consistent hiring processes.
• Support the bank's commitment to affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) by promoting inclusive sourcing practices and maintaining compliant recruiting documentation.
• Proactively source, attract, and engage both active and passive candidates using creative and effective sourcing techniques to build strong talent pipelines.
• Work closely with internal talent to promote from within and align with development plans.
• Review employment applications and interview candidates to qualify against position requirements.
• Apply critical thinking to assess candidate fit beyond skills alone, considering alignment with team, culture, and business needs.
• Negotiate and extend employment offers and partner with the hiring leader to support a smooth transition from offer acceptance all the way through onboarding.
• Work with HR leadership and HR central team to ensure offers meet compensation and benefits requirements.
• Identify, utilize, and optimize external job boards.
• Research, evaluate, and implement innovative sourcing strategies and tools to continuously improve candidate flow and hiring outcomes.
• Represent F&M at career fairs, community events, in campus recruiting activities to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the organization's employer brand.
• Enhance employee experience through open communication and conflict resolution.
• Manage the Bank’s internship program.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or extensive prior experience in human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for additional growth.
• One to three years of experience in human resources positions with at least one year of recruiting and sourcing experience.
• General knowledge of employment laws and best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking system – Paylocity experience a plus.
• Ability and desire to source candidates, build talent pipelines and promote employment brand.
• Demonstrated consultative approach to problem solving and critical thinking.
• Banking industry experience a plus.
• Recruitment or talent acquisition certifications encouraged.
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Minimal travel may be required.